To the north of Damascus
lies the terrace of Baalbek—a platform built of stone
blocks, some of which have sides more than 65 feet long and weigh nearly 2,000 tons.
Until now archaeologists have not been able to give a convincing explanation why, how or by whom the terrace of Baalbek was built.
Russian Professor Agrest considers it possible that the terrace is the remains of a gigantic airfield. (Chariots
of the Gods, 93)